I wasn't able to attend the ILTA Conference this year in Nashville, but they have generously provided presentation materials to download for free at the ILTA Conference download site.
ILTA is the International Legal Technology Association, and this year's 34th annual conference was built "around the Rev-Elation concept, offering attendees knowledge to develop new strategies for success in their own organizations" and "focusing on the ways in which law firms will have to adapt in order to thrive over the next decade."
One of the sessions that intrigued me was about skills assessments in law firms, particularly since I met with a law firm partner yesterday who was lamenting the lack of quality work from his associates. I hear this complaint often enough from law firm partners. Sadly, when we talk about how the associates are being trained, supported and evaluated, or how the firm is helping the attorneys acquire the skills and experience they need to succeed, more often than not, I discover that it's an ad hoc process, with little individual attention given. More on this topic in another post, but for now, suffice it to say that I think the ideas presented in this session deserve more attention from attorneys.
The presentation: "Technology Coaching for Attorneys: What Works?" is also worth a look - but be sure to check out the handouts, and not just the presentation. Since so many lawyers are resistant to technology, there are some great ideas here for how to get your lawyers on board with using technology, and the examples and case studies show why it's important and what kinds of training might be available for you or your firm to get the most out of the software and hardware you already have.
There's a ton of information available on the ILTA download page, from what lawyers need to know about social media to information on effectively implementing alternative fee arrangements, successful IT management in small and mid-sized firms and workflow management, and more. There is something here for every size firm, every technology budget and every level of technological know-how.
(Hat tip to +Stephanie Kimbro on Google+ for pointing this out!)
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